A New Era Decided by Strength Alone!

News travels fast in the Shinobi World.

While Konoha and Hidden Cloud Village were announcing their alliance, news of an alliance between Hidden Mist Village and Hidden Stone Village was also rampant, and their alliance had an even greater impact.

"The Konoha ninjas have disturbed the peace of the dead by using forbidden evil techniques, and are using the dead to fight the living. This is an absolutely intolerable act of evil!"

"The Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, went to any lengths to win the war, even reviving the Ancient Era medical ninja Shirou Emiya, and using this great medical ninja in the war!"

These messages quickly spread throughout the Shinobi World.

As a result, even the already defeated Hidden Sand Village was starting to stir.

The ninjas of Hidden Sand Village immediately sensed something was amiss. They did not break the alliance, but instead sent troops to the front lines of the Land of Grass to wait for an opportunity to act.

If Konoha is defeated...

Hidden Sand Village could tear up the treaty on the spot!

If Hidden Stone Village and Hidden Mist Village are defeated, Hidden Sand Village will immediately send troops north to seize the Land of Land of Earth's territory!

If both sides suffer heavy losses...

That was a double blessing for Hidden Sand Village.

Under these circumstances, the only good news is that the Hidden Cloud Village is still willing to form an alliance with the Konoha because they remember the kindness that Hashirama Senju once showed to the Hidden Cloud Village.

Konoha Camp.

Tobirama Senju's brows were furrowed deeply.

Because of Hidden Mist Village's interference, the other side formed an alliance with Hidden Stone Village, causing the already gradually opening situation to fall into a stalemate again.

"A bunch of bastards—"

Danzo was very clear about the attitudes of those hostile ninja villages. He knew that they were definitely using this as an opportunity to cause trouble, and he cursed through gritted teeth, "In the past, they clearly took advantage of Lord Shirou's medical skills, but now they are shouting to the outside world that we have disturbed Lord Shirou's peace—"

"Be quiet."

Tobirama Senju Shimura Danzo and said in a deep voice, "This excuse is completely irrelevant. Before the war is won, anything can become their excuse."

"In the past tense—"

"They simply want to seize the land of the Land of Fire."

"It's all just to make their reputation sound better in the war—"

Ironically, this pleasant reputation is precisely what's most fatal for Miyō.

Konoha was already at a disadvantage against Hidden Stone Village, and now with the addition of Hidden Mist Village's troops, the distant relatives of Whirlpool Village could only help with defense.

However·

Tobirama Senju also knew the problem.

This is the backlash against his own continued use of Shirou Emiya in the war, or rather, the backlash against Konoha's exclusive enjoyment of the benefits brought by Shirou Emiya.

In the past, during times of peace, Konoha was the most powerful village.

Because the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, still wielded considerable influence, even though he chose to Impure World Reincarnation Emiya Shihara using the Impure Shirou Emiya Reincarnation technique, the ten years that Shirou Emiya spent traveling the Shinobi World allowed all the major ninja villages to benefit from his resurrection.

Miyō was simply the one who reaped the greatest benefits, such as the medical skills left behind by Shirou Emiya and the power that Shirou Emiya bestowed upon them.

This situation...

Isn't it the same situation as when Konoha was first founded?

Konoha has always held the lion's share of the land's benefits. The other ninja villages' interests in their respective territories are far less than those in the Land of Land of Fire, where Konoha is located. They also harbor resentment, but are only suppressed by the First Hokage.

Now·-·

The First Hokage is dead.

Konoha also occupies land in the Land of Fire.

Konoha also benefits from the medical ninja Shirou Emiya.

This backlash is exactly the same as the origin of the Shinobi World War, except that it has been given an additional pretext for war.

Judging from the previous situation, Tobirama Senju believed that he could change everything by quickly ending the war, and that using Shirou Emiya was completely irrelevant.

Konoha's current strength is insufficient to end the war quickly, and they even need to find a way to quickly form an alliance with Hidden Cloud Village in order to stabilize the increasingly deteriorating war situation.

"First, stabilize the alliance with Hidden Cloud Village— "

Tobirama Senju sighed deeply. In the end, he was only able to bring an ally to Konoha by relying on the favor his brother left to this world.

"Lord Hokage— "

Some people still want to raise objections.

Because this alliance meeting between Konoha and Hidden Cloud Village was held in Hidden Cloud Village, they would be in trouble if they encountered an attack by Kumogakure.

Although the alliance with Hidden Cloud Village remained crucial at this time, it was still a significant undertaking to put the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, in such a perilous situation...

Tobirama Senju's attitude, however, was very firm.

The alliance between Konoha and Hidden Cloud Village is of utmost importance right now. If they don't even dare to attend an Alliance Ceremony, they'll be looked down upon!

Not only would Hidden Cloud Village, but if the Hidden Cloud Village thought that Konoha did not take this Alliance Ceremony seriously enough and used this as an excuse to cancel the alliance, it would make Konoha's situation even worse!

"Although I am old, I am not without the courage to take risks."

"Besides, Hidden Cloud Village announced this matter to the Shinobi World in advance, showing great sincerity. We cannot be impolite and let them think that Konoha ninjas are narrow-minded."

"This alliance is of paramount importance—"

Tobirama Senju rejected the advice of others, his attitude resolute. "As long as I reach an alliance with the Second Raikage, Konoha will regain its advantage."

"Under the current circumstances, it's unlikely that Lord Shirou can persuade Hidden Stone Village to withdraw its troops. Let's meet with him again after we return from Hidden Cloud Village!"

On the other side.

Iwagakure Camp.

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki of Hidden Mist Village, Hozuki Gengetsu, had already arrived at the Hidden Stone Village ahead of time. This Second Mizukage was very bold and did not care that he would fall into the danger of being ambushed and assassinated.

"I thought you were planning a surprise attack on the Land of Earth."

The Second Tsuchikage Mu out and grasped the hand of the Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, casually uttering words that displeased everyone. "After all, Hidden Mist Village is isolated overseas, and the ninjas of Hidden Mist Village have never been known for their credibility."

No, no, no

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, laughed heartily, grabbing the Second Tsuchikage's hand. "At least when it comes to shared interests, we still have a lot of credibility! If you don't agree to the alliance, I can always lead an attack on the Land of Earth!"

"Now-"

"To put your mind at ease, I'd risk everything to come and meet you, and even send our village's ninja force across the sea to enter from elsewhere!"

A hint of distrust flashed in the eyes of the Second Tsuchikage Mu. He understood Gengetsu Hozuki's thoughts; the other party was simply worried about being attacked by Hidden Stone Village when passing through the Land of Earth.

Even if Hidden Stone Village could keep its promise, it's impossible for a village's Kage to deliberately send his subordinates on a march through a dangerous place.

There are so many small countries in the Shinobi World.

It would be safer for the troops from Hidden Mist Village to pass through small countries.

"Don't worry, bandaged man!"

"We've come to this alliance with absolute sincerity!"

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, sincerely stated his true intentions. "Compared to the narrow valleys of Hidden Stone Village, Hidden Mist Village prefers the richness of the Land of Fire."

"That would be perfect."

The Second Tsuchikage could be considered to have reluctantly accepted the other party's explanation.

Although the other party's words contained evidence of the destruction of the Land of Earth, the Second Tsuchikage Mu intention of arguing with him over such a trivial matter.

"Well-"

"I wasn't planning on contacting you guys—."

"Unfortunately, the defenses of the Land of Whirlpools are too strong."

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, seemed to relax somewhat, saying nonchalantly, "We can only find another shortcut. We'll have to think of a solution here. Actually, we originally wanted to ally with Hidden Sand Village, but that village was defeated too quickly. Hidden Cloud Village wants to align itself with Konoha. After all things considered, we can only choose you—."

"Snort."

"We have no intention of forming an alliance with you."

The Second Tsuchikage was equally adept at verbal sparring, but while they were exchanging barbs, they also exchanged information. "However, an unexpected turn of events might occur on the battlefield—"

"What happened?"

"Lord Shirou is coming to the battlefield."

As the Second Tsuchikage led the other person into a tent in the camp, he said, "And his entourage."

"Oh, oh, oh, a cup of hot tea, please!"

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, gestured for Ōnoki to serve him tea, seemingly disregarding Emiya Tsuchihara and his entourage. "It doesn't matter, we already knew about each other's existence."

The other party's medical skills are indeed quite impressive—"

The Second Mizukage of Hidden Mist Village showed absolutely no regard for diplomatic etiquette. He took a steaming cup of tea from Ōnoki's hand and drank it down without a care for its temperature, seemingly oblivious to the warmth of the tea.

Ōnoki was completely mesmerized.

Moreover, this Mizukage is truly peculiar.

Despite discussing a life-or-death war, the Second Mizukage was unusually relaxed.

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, leisurely sipped his tea while continuing his discussion of Shirou Emiya and the war, "Ultimately, the outcome of a war depends on strength. Our allied forces will crush Konoha with overwhelming power. Even the most powerful medical ninjas cannot—"

"The person accompanying Lord Shirou is Madara Uchiha."

The Second Tsuchikage casually interrupted Hozuki Gengetsu's words, uttering a name that sent shivers down the spine of the Second Mizukage.

"Puff!"

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, immediately spat out the hot tea he was drinking and turned to yell at Ōnoki, who had poured it. "Hot! Hot! Hot! You brat, are you trying to scald me to death?!"

"Don't use my disciple as an excuse to cover up your lapse in composure!"

The Second Tsuchikage Mu cursed, coldly saying, "You fight using high-temperature steam, how could you possibly find tea too hot!"

"That would be troublesome."

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, put down his teacup, and the hot tea on his body slowly turned into steam.

Let his clothes dry again.

"If they were to join Konoha..."

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, frowned, seemingly disliking the news about Madara Uchiha: "Our allied forces may not necessarily have the advantage. We are all ninjas who experienced the Warring States Period. Even if we can defeat them with numbers, we cannot withstand such huge losses."

After saying that, the Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, stood up, seemingly preparing to leave. "Now that I think about it, we don't seem to be very suitable for the Alliance."

This guy...

How utterly shameless!

"Then you can't go back today."

The Second Tsuchikage Mu knew the other's personality very well.

"Sigh, I never thought I'd walk right into their trap—"

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, sat down with a sigh and continued to give orders to Ōnoki: "Alright, kid, prepare some tea and snacks for me."

Ōnoki was increasingly dumbfounded.

Isn't this a proper Village Shadow?

Why does the other person dress like an old gentleman, yet have such a somewhat unrestrained and unconventional personality?

"Is the news confirmed?"

After the Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, sat down again, his expression suddenly turned solemn. "If this news can be confirmed, we need to prepare our tactics for dealing with Madara Uchiha as soon as possible..."

"Absolutely certain."

The Second Tsuchikage Mu nodded.

"That would be perfect—"

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, smirked, stroking his mustache and grinning confidently. "Let's end all the humiliations of the Warring States Period in this war!"

A look of shock flashed across Ōnoki's face!

The somewhat short Tsuchikage disciple looked at the Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, in disbelief. He never imagined that the other party would dare to challenge Madara Uchiha!

Having witnessed Madara Uchiha's power, Ōnoki still harbors a deep fear of him. He trains day and night to ensure that he will not be cowardly when he encounters an enemy like Madara Uchiha fear that he may have underestimated the Mizukage.

This Second Mizukage actually has the strength to challenge Madara Uchiha!

"Don't be so confident."

The Second Tsuchikage Mu's words punctured the Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki's balloon-like confidence.

He said in a deep voice, "It's best to ascertain their intentions first. After all, they're with Lord Shirou; I don't believe that lord would allow them to go on a killing spree."

"Then it's up to you!"

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, decisively let the Tsuchikage do as he pleased, and resumed enjoying his afternoon tea. "What can I do? Anyway, my strength is no match for Madara Uchiha, and my brain is no match for you, you bandaged man. Let's have some tea first—"

Ōnoki's eye twitched.

Originally·

He thought the other party was really a hero, but now it seems that this Mizukage is clearly a loser!

"Hey kid! Pour the tea! Pour the tea!"

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, acted arrogantly and domineeringly in the Iwagakure camp, loudly taunting and bullying the Tsuchikage's disciples, displaying an attitude of utter lawlessness.

Ōnoki really wanted to smash the teapot on his head.

But·

I may think about it, but that's all I'll do.

The Iwagakure Camp was surprisingly harmonious.

The Second Tsuchikage Mu and the Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki were longtime rivals. They knew each other's thoughts in this state, and at least for this moment, their alliance could be considered formally established, with only the arrival of Hidden Mist Village's army remaining.

However, the army from Hidden Mist Village has not yet arrived.

The people who actually arrived at the Iwagakure Camp were the ones they didn't want to see.

Shirou Emiya.

Madara Uchiha.

On their way to the front lines, Madara Uchiha and Shirou Emiya received a lot of news, such as the alliance between Hidden Stone Village and Hidden Mist Village, the fact that Hidden Sand Village ninjas were also moving towards the front lines of the Land of Grass, and the fact that the alliance between Hidden Cloud Village and Konoha was still ongoing.

Obviously.

This place has become a gathering place for the Five Great Nations.

Certainly.

They also learned about the war slogans of Hidden Stone Village and Hidden Mist Village.

"A bunch of ninjas left over from the Warring States Period, how could they possibly care about any forbidden techniques? They just want to use Lord Shirou."

Madara Uchiha had a clear understanding of the ninjas of his generation. He knew their true nature. "These ninja villages are only after their own interests. They're saying these high-sounding words now to make Lord Shirou leave Konoha in dissatisfaction, and to Tobirama that despicable Tobirama from exploiting Lord Shirou's medical skills. It's a pleasant surprise for everyone."

"Snort-"

"This Shinobi World is beyond saving—"

As Madara Uchiha finished speaking, he touched his eye sockets. "Only our plan truly saved this world."

The five great ninja villages in the Shinobi World each have their own ideas, and there are thousands of ninjas in each village. Everyone has different thoughts. Only a means that can change the world can truly achieve eternal peace!

The Land of Grass.

On a hill.

Madara Uchiha and Shirou Emiya arrived here. When they looked down at the Iwagakure camp not far away, Madara Uchiha sneered at their little scheme. He was even aware of the actions of these ninja villages.

Now the armies of the five great ninja villages have gathered here. Even the slightest conflict could escalate the war, and alliances and betrayals could occur at any moment.

"I thought the war would be nearing its end when we arrived, but it seems to be more troublesome than I imagined."

"The war is actually getting fiercer and fiercer."

"That treacherous Tobirama always likes to use despicable means. This time, the Hashirama that Konoha wanted to protect might be burned to ashes in this war..."

"However—"

"It's not a big problem after all."

"Mere grains of sand cannot possibly contend with me—"

In Madara Uchiha's eyes, Hashirama Senju, the only one who could be considered a true rival, was dead; the rest were nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs.

Madara Uchiha was extremely arrogant and conceited.

Compared to Shirou Emiya's equal respect for everyone, which meant he cared about everyone, Madara Uchiha's equal respect meant he didn't care about anyone in the Shinobi World.

"Let me do it myself—"

Shirou Emiya shook his head, not intending to involve Madara Uchiha in this battle. "If we let you come, there might be many casualties, wouldn't there?"

This was not Shirou Emiya's confidence.

Before arriving, Shirou Emiya might not have had this confidence, because his total Chakra output was too low, and he might have had a tough time fighting.

However, on his way here, Shirou Emiya took the opportunity of helping Madara Uchiha examine his body and observe the time of the Rinnegan, and thus obtained Hashirama Cells.

[S-Rank Mission: Obtain Hashirama Senju's cells, increase total Chakra, and enhance Wood Release Impure World Reincarnation Tensei)]

Certainly.

Other than that, it doesn't matter.

The most important thing is that the Impure World Reincarnation Body can be enhanced through Hashirama Cells, and his total Chakra output has been increased to above S.

Chakra Energy: S (approximately 10 calories)

If you add the infinite Chakra of the Impure World Reincarnation Body and the ability to release techniques without Hand Seals, it should be enough to make the other party willing to listen to what he has to say.

"Madara Uchiha, Shirou Emiya"

The Second Tsuchikage sat in his tent, still pondering the issue of Shirou Emiya, quietly awaiting the information about Shirou Emiya and Madara Uchiha that his ninja had sent out. "That important figure isn't a problem—"

The Second Mizukage sat beside him and offered his assessment. "Although he's a good person, there's no point in talking about morality in war. As long as Madara Uchiha doesn't intervene, it shouldn't be a big problem. Anyway, we don't have any grudges against Madara Uchiha."

"Lord Tsuchikage, Mizukage, someone has come to visit!"

A Hidden Stone Ninja entered the tent and spoke of the person they were talking about, "It's Lord Shirou."

He came alone.

"Has it finally arrived?"

The Second Tsuchikage breathed a sigh of relief. He was worried about what the other party wanted to do. Now that Shirou Emiya was willing to visit, he could try to find out the other party's intentions.

"They probably hope we and Konoha will cease hostilities and make peace."

Ōnoki scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed. "Lord Shirou, it seems we really can't refuse your request, sir."

"Hey, kid!"

"You really don't understand politics!"

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, tapped Ōnoki on the head.

"Don't bully my disciple."

The Second Tsuchikage Mu uttered a cold, dismissive remark.

"Although Ōnoki's ideas were indeed very simple."

The Second Tsuchikage Mu sighed, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. "If you've come here to discuss a ceasefire, Lord Shirou's thinking is far too naive. This isn't the peaceful era of antiquity."

Indeed.

That idea is too naive.

Although Shirou Emiya was highly renowned, the Land of Grass had gathered the forces of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. How could they possibly stop because of a single sentence at such a tense moment?

How could anyone give up without getting enough benefits?

Let's go.

1

"Let's go out and greet them."

"After all, the other party owes Hidden Stone Village a debt of gratitude."

The Second Tsuchikage Mu, didn't want his disciple to become heartless. He stood up and put on his Tsuchikage hat: "If you want us to withdraw—"

"Should we refuse?"

Ōnoki couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"Of course we can't just refuse outright!"

The Second Tsuchikage was exasperated by his disciple's stubborn, unyielding mind.

He angrily cursed, "But I can't agree to that either. As the future Tsuchikage of Hidden Stone Village, you need to learn to think about problems from other perspectives."

"What an idiot—"

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, Jonin sneer.

"Shut up!"

The Second Tsuchikage Mu gave the Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, a cold, wary look before reiterating his instructions to his disciple. "Even if I could agree, the others in the Land of Earth wouldn't. We've wasted so much military resources; we can't just retreat empty-handed. A little delay will suffice."

Even if you agree—

The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, grinned and casually lectured Onoki, the Tsuchikage 'Ōnoki disciple, saying, "Even I, as an ally, can't agree to this—"

"If the other party insists on asking for an answer."

"Then we can only demand an explanation from them: that they are withdrawing their troops."

"For example—force."

The Second Tsuchikage Mu, Muzo, glanced at his straw hat and said in a deep voice, "We need to let this Ancient Era sage know that this era is no longer the paradise of the Ancient Era, but a new world where power determines destiny!"